Jerry V. Swank founded Swank Capital in 2001. He has 39 years of experience in investment management and research analysis. Mr. Swank was President and CEO of John S. Herold, Inc., an oil and gas research/consulting company. He spent 14 years with CS First Boston, where he was a Director and Southwestern Regional Sales Manager. He worked seven years as a buy-side analyst and portfolio manager. Mr. Swank holds a B.A. in economics (University of Missouri) and an M.B.A. (University of North Texas).

Mr. Swank has served on the boards of John S. Herold Inc., Matador Petroleum and Advantage Acceptance Inc. He currently serves on the boards of Central Energy, LP and E-T Energy Ltd.